Pennington Close is in London and in Lambeth district. SE27 9SJ is located in the Gipsy Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dulwich and West Norwood. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pennington Close, London, SE27 9SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE21 8BZ, SE21 8DA, SE21 8BY, SE27 9SE, SE21 8AR, SE27 9SB, SE27 9SG, SE27 9RZ, SE27 9QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SE27 9SJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 53.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46.5% | 46.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE27 9SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.4% | 56.7% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 18.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.4% | 29.5% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.2% | 55.4% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 29% | 29.5% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 15.7% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 3.5% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 8.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 11.8% | -3.5% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 53.5% | 18.0% | 33.8% | 19.7% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.1% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 7.4% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 20.4% | 13.8% | -6.6% | 1.0% | 12.8% |
| Other Black | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 8.3% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 7.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 51.6% | 54.8% | 3.2% | 81.4% | -26.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 67.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 67.6% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 13.8% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Africa | 7% | 7.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.9% | 8% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.8% | 67.6% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 20.5% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.1% | 2.9% | -16.2% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pennington Close was 117.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.5% higher than the Gipsy Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pennington Close has the 27th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Gipsy Hill and the 345th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pennington Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-01-26 | £533,094 |
| 3 Pennington Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2018-01-26 | £415,409 |
| 2 Pennington Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2009-02-05 | £460,606 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 3,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 3,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 3,695 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 3,945 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Primary School Gipsy Road , SE27 9RD | - not rated | 270 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Wood School Carnac Street , West Norwood SE27 9RR | - not rated | 359 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Park School Gipsy Road , SE27 9TG | - not rated | 529 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Primary School Bowen Drive , Kingswood Estate SE21 8NS | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School Linton Grove , SE27 0DZ | - not rated | 765 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | 4out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdale Foundation School Alleyn Park , Dulwich SE21 8SQ | - not rated | 566 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School 147 Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RS | - not rated | 979 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Norwood School Crown Dale , Lambeth SE19 3NY | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 4,073 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,627 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 5,392 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 3,842 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 3,981 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 4,372 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 5,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 5,284 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,233 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 3,966 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 5,377 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | - not rated | 5,377 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Campus Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | - not rated | 576 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Campus Academy Gipsy Road , West Norwood SE27 9NP | - not rated | 576 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Prep & Senior 38-42 ALLEYN PARK , LONDON SE21 7AA | - not rated | 731 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Fidelis College 147 Central Hill , SE19 1RT | - not rated | 916 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henriette Le Forestier Preparatory School Central Hill , Upper Norwood SE19 1RT | - not rated | 979 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bowl | 195 Gipsy Road, London | 285 yd | |
| Caffe Luna | Ground Floor, 237 Gipsy Road | 287 yd | |
| Passage To India | 232 Gipsy Road, London | 335 yd | |
| Gipsy Rose Cafe | 240 Gipsy Road, London | 361 yd | |
| Manuel's | 129 Gipsy Hill, London | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bricklayers Arms | 1 Hamilton Road, London | 134 yd | |
| The Paxton | 255 Gipsy Road, London | 287 yd | |
| The Two Towers | 201 Gipsy Road, London | 287 yd | |
| The colby arms | Colby Arms, 132 | 737 yd | |
| The bull & finch | 126 | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gipsy Plaice Fish Bar | 245 Gipsy Road, London | 285 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | 239 Gipsy Road, London | 285 yd | |
| Gipsy Peri Peri And Fried Chicken | 246 Gipsy Road, London | 335 yd | |
| Yum Seng | Studio B101 To 103, Parkhall Business Centre | 608 yd | |
| Fire Dough | 173 Norwood High Street, London | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 - 5 Croxted Road, London | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsdale Foundation School ALLEYN PARK | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Park Campus Academy GIPSY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 571 yd |
| Dulwich Prep London 38-42 38-42 ALLEYN PARK | swimming pool | 731 yd |
| Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School 147 CENTRAL HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 989 yd |
| London Prep Dulwich (Mary Datchelor Playing Fields) MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD MARY DATCHELOR PLAYING FIELD HUNTS SLIP ROAD | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Norwood School CROWN DALE | health and fitness suite | 1,002 yd |
| West Norwood Lawn Tennis Club (Closed) KNIGHTS HILL | tennis courts | 1,087 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.